Get ready, EV owners: Here come the dongles

Source: techcrunch
Author: Tim De Chant
Published: 8/28/2025
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Read original articleThe article discusses the evolving landscape of electric vehicle (EV) charging standards in North America, focusing on General Motors' (GM) recent introduction of multiple adapters to enhance charging compatibility. Nearly a year after GM launched an adapter allowing existing EVs to use Tesla Supercharger stations, the company is now releasing three additional adapters to bridge different charging standards and rates. This move supports greater flexibility for EV owners but complicates the charging experience, as households with multiple EVs might need to manage up to four different adapters. The background to this complexity lies in Tesla’s 2022 decision to open its proprietary charging connector, rebranded as the North American Charging Standard (NACS), prompting many automakers, including GM, to adopt or support NACS alongside the previously dominant Combined Charging System (CCS).
GM plans to transition its entire EV lineup to NACS, aiming to simplify the user experience in the long term. However, the interim period has created a confusing patchwork of adapters: GM now offers
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